Alcohol and Women: Risks and Challenges
Did you know that women are more susceptible to the health risks associated with alcohol addiction? While alcohol misuse has serious health consequences for anyone, research shows that women are at a higher risk of certain alcohol-related health issues. This is because in many ways women are physiologically different from men. Compared to men, women generally have lower body water content, lower levels of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, and higher body fat percentage. These factors lead to higher blood alcohol concentration and put women at a greater risk of developing liver disease, cardiovascular complications, and other alcohol-related health problems.
